This essential webinar explores the complex and often misunderstood intersection between family law and immigration in New Zealand. With a focus on real-world issues such as family violence claims, care of children, and routine legal intersections, this session will unpack legal requirements, debunk common myths, and highlight practical challenges for practitioners working across both legal spheres. 

From relocation and custody disputes involving migrant families to documentation and visa consent requirements, this webinar offers practical insights for those navigating these dual legal systems.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise the legal thresholds and common misconceptions around family violence claims in immigration contexts
• Explore how childcare arrangements impact immigration outcomes, especially when parents are separated or overseas
• Identify routine but critical intersections of immigration and family law (e.g., parental consent for visas, documentation needs)
• Gain insight into the consequences of unlawful status and deportation proceedings on family law outcomes

Who Should Attend?

Family law and immigration practitioners, legal advisors, social workers, and others working with migrant families.

Presenters

Deborah Manning, Barrister 
Cushla Webster, Barrister